Big Shot's Haven

And to think, everyone thought she was the smart one for dumping Kevin Federline. Who's crazy now?

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Now to be fair, is there anything wrong with a woman shaving her head? No, of course not. Natalie Portman looked just fine in V For Vendetta. It's not that she shaved her head. It's why she shaved her head. Now, this is just one Big Shot's opinion, but I think she did it for the same reason I think she had that 55 hour marriage to the guy from Seinfeld. Simply for publicity. Shameless self-promoting publicity.

See, Britts attained superstardom at a rather young age. Around 16 if I'm not mistaken. Even younger if you count that stint on the Mickey Mouse Club. So, being in the limelight is all she really knows. Her albums, for the most part, were released close together. And any time there was a gap, it was filled with some stunt to keep her name in the news. Like oh, I don't know, kissing Madonna on the MTV Video Music Awards (which really was no big and got completely overdone by the media) or marrying and then divorcing that Jason Alexander douchebag in all of less than 3 days. Cause good publicity and bad publicity end in the same result, they keep your name in the news, and your face in people's heads. Unless it's really bad publicity, then people wind up hating you and you are forced to pick up what's left of the shards of your life and career with your bare hands, which hurts cause they are sharp too. Kinda like what happened to Mel Gibson. (Maybe he shoulda just taken a page from Braveheart and mooned the cop, it would have gone over a little smoother) So, getting back to my point, the li'l lady with the initials BS (which couldn't be more fitting by the way) shaved off all her hair. I'm calling it another stunt just to keep her name around. I mean, now that the whole divorce story is winding down, she needed something to keep her name fresh. Or, maybe she has just gone loopy. I mean, she was partying with Paris Hilton after all. Not to mention flashing her "toxic region" while partying, proving that she goes commando (or commandette) So, maybe she has gone crazy, but isn't that the nature of the beast. Celebrity tends to make most folks a little nutty, and that's just the way it is.

P.S. And before any of y'all say it, yes I know she didn't actually marry anyone from Seinfeld.

Greetings to........well, anyone out there who actually still reads this. Judging by the lack of comments to my last blog, I'd have to say, not many. Granted, my last entry was about wrestling and not all my friends are wrestling marks like me.

Anyways, not a ton is new with your friendly neighbourhood Big Shot. Sad, I know.

I finally started watching Season 2 of Lost.

I am getting increasingly more frustrated with the store that's trying to pass as a comic shop here. I have a file there, yet they miss comics all the time that are ON my file. Most recently Civil War #6. JERKS! Yet, it's all I've got, unless I want to get them sent from Ontario, and that's a little costly.

I'll tie it off there for now.

Later Gators

It seems to me, that it seems to be, that I haven't posted on here in a long ass time. Well, to paraphrase the Voodoo Kin Mafia (watch NWA TNA people), I'm Baaaaack.

Speaking of the Voodoo Kin Mafia, I personally like the name. I'd like the name even more if it wasn't rooted in a personal dig at Vince MacMahon. Am I a big Vinnie-Mac fan? No. I have respect for all of his accomplishments, but having B.G. & Kip James (aka Road Dogg and Billy Gunn) bitch about how they were treated in the WWE is sad. Why? you might ask. Because they haven't been with the company for years. BG (Dogg for you non wrestling fans.......who have probably all stopped reading this so.........) anyhow, BG has been with TNA since 2002. A little late for bitching about your former employer, don'tcha think? I mean, it's not like I bitch about Walmart for being blue-vested douchebags, or Dollarama for being green-apronned douchebags......who fired me.........ASSHOLES!!!!

Anyway, I just think it's bad business. Get ratings and money and build a fanbase with positive efforts, instead of taking potshots at the competition. It's so....WCW. Plus, it's the sign of a loser. It reeks of desperation. All they're doing is mentioning the competition on there show.

I just felt like bitching about this. I know, not a great rant, but tough.

Later Peeps

Hi,

Yeah I'm back to using song titles as titles for my posts. It's a Nickelback song, mind you, the song is just called "Far Away". But, I digress.

I want to also apologize for the extremely long absence from 'the Haven'. I moved into a place for 4 months and didn't get internet. I was lucky to check my email regularily. But still, I digress.

No, my main topic of this post, is simply on the close of my second year in Windsor. And also on my move. Most of you know, but to those that don't, I am moving to Alberta.

My second year was very different from my first. I had a total of 8 jobs in my first year in Windsor. I had one for my second year. I spent my first year complaining about being single and not finding any women who were interested in me. But in my second year I began dating Joanna.

I have met so many people who have touched my life. Sarah, Amanda, Joanna. Thank you for all you have taught and continue to teach me. I love you all.

Ian aka Shorty, thanks for being a true reliable friend. It means a lot. Hopefully we'll see each other soon enough since we'll be in the same province again.

Cannibal, we didn't agree on everything, and would butt heads from time to time, but you were still always there when I needed help. Thank you.

To the 'Dirty W' Backyard Crew. You guys are a blast! I'm gonna miss you all. Especially my four horsemen, Chazy, Holler, Pudge, and Rage. P.S. Tell Dave that I gave his walking dead comic to Cannibal, cause I thought I wouldn't see him before I left.

To my other Crew, Trev, Matt, Joe, Dave, Tristan, even tho I'm not a big Magic player, thanx for the good times.

Drea, I know we haven't talked much over the last while, hopefully we can fix that. Thank you for being a friend, not judging and just........understanding.

Adam, Danny, and Ray. My brothers. I don't know what to say. I love you guys. No one can replace you guys.

Cartoon Kingdom, Border City Comics, Rogues Gallery Comics, Millenium Comics. I'll miss you all. Hopefully I'll find someplace in Alberta to get my comic fix and aid my addiction.

Over the last two years I have racked up debt, bounced from one job to another, discovered Faith, met so many friends who have touched my life, and found Love. Joanna, there is no one I'd be happier with to have on this journey. I love you.

Not much left to say......... Heh, me of all people, at a loss for words.

Windsor, thanks for the memories.

Hey All,

OK, yes, the title of my last post was "Movie Magic" backwards. But no one got it. But I'm not surprised cause my brain doesn't work on the same level as other people's. It is backwards due to the "magic" portion of it. It's an homage to Zatanna. A DC comics heroine who casts spells simply by saying what she want's to happen, backwards.

I have been busy as of late, hence the hiatus. I spent a week in Florida with Joanna and her folks. That was fun. Very touristy tho. I would have been happy just chilling on the beach or in the pool, but we did a lot of tourist things. Still fun tho.

This part weekend was the final New Wave Wrestling show. NWW Out With A Bang. It is a backyard fed for those not in the know. It was a ton of fun. I am sad that it's over tho. Not for the wrestling. I don't need to roll around on the ground till I'm 30. (which sadly is in 3 years) But NWW was the excuse for us all to get together. I worry that I may not see some of these people again.......that part is sort of depressing.

I did discover how much I missed hanging out with my friend Chazy. And he lives in Lasalle! So, I will make an effort to spend mre time with my friends who are close to me in distance.

OK, this a formal introduction for my birthday bash. My birthday falls on May 27. X-Men 3 opens on May 26. So, on the 27, I want to get as many people together as possible to go see it. So, if you're reading this, you are invited. If you live out of town, you're gonna have to find your own place to stay as I am still in the process of moving into my new place. I will hopefully post a time for when to see the movie. it will more than likely be at the Silver City on Walker here in Windsor. I will hopefully keep you all posted. If you have any questions, email me.

Hello Folks,

Sorry for the gap between posts. April's been a busy month for me. I am preparing to move and packing can be rather annoying. But fret not my loyal fans, this post has a purpose other than me just checking in. See, while at work, I think of various things to write about however, most often do not remember it, or have the time to do so. This is not one of those times.

I am here to talk about the movie adaptation. Far more often than not it is said that 'the book was better than the movie' so there isn't much need for me to touch on that. Also, I am really not much of a reader. *sigh*

No, my subject matter for this overcast April morni......afternoon is the target of the video game adaptation. Go ahead and snicker. You have every right to. Think about it. Most VGA (video game adaptations) are rather sad in their lameness. Maybe some for their time were ok, but none were really blockbusters. Super Mario Brothers, both Mortal Kombat movies (although I didn't mind the first one), Street Fighter, and more recently, Bloodrayne. (No, I haven't seen it, but despite being a huge fan of Rayne, I can pretty much bet it will stink up any dvd player with a stench most foul)

The only VGA that have come across as moderately entertaining are the Tomb Raider movies, and the Resident Evil movies. I was entertained by all four of them. Especially the second instalments "The Cradle of Life" and "Apocalypse" respectively. However, you speak to pretty much any real fan of either of those franchises and they will tell you how much those films deserve to be included with the likes of Street Fighter and the gang. There are a number of facts in the Resident Evil films that are wrong. I cannot remember which one's at the moment tho. But, it just goes to show you that, even tho it looks good, the real fans, the people that know the characters, still don't like it.

I can only hope that the VGA goes the route of the Comic Book Adaptation. See, CBA was a sad, sad property once upon a time as well. Long before the days of Batman Begins, X-Men, Spider-Man, and the others, there were films like Captain America and The Punisher. (I am refering to the Dolf Lundgren version....ugh)And of course, the original unreleased Fantastic Four movie. (I just threw up in my mouth a little bit) And everyone knows of the Batman films. I'm not really a fan of any of them. Because......wait, this deserves it's own paragraph.

I didn't like any of the Bruce Waynes. I'd give Keaton credit, but even he seemed a little too chipper for the role. I liked Catwoman. Although, mutant Penguin never appealed to me. He's supposed to be sophisticated.....I never liked Nickolson's Joker. Although, a lot of the problem was with the smiling prosthetic he wore. Then there was Jim Carry and Tommy Lee Jones as The Joker. Yes I know, They were the Riddler, and Two-Face, but they did horrible jobs because all they did was laugh thru the whole movie. Pissed me off quite frankly. Not as much however as the film that followed. Clooney as Batman..........so bad. Chris O'Donnell as Robin? (yes I know he was in Batman Forever as well, and he was too damn old for the role then too!) Uma as Ivy wasn't too bad, except for wardrobe. Yikes. And so many damn puns for Arnie Freeze. Sickened me. I honestly think they wanted to kill the franchise with this picture. It's the only explanation for how bad it is. Oh, and I almost forgot to mention..........BATGIRL WAS NEVER ALFRED'S NIECE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She was the daughter of Commissioner James Gordon. Or in some circles, the niece of Gordon who was treated like a daughter.

But, the CBA has seen a shining light in recent years. From Spider-Man, and X-Men, to Batman Begins and the soon to be released Superman Returns. we can only hope that the video game adaptation has a similar rebirth, and enjoys as much success.

As an aside, bonus points to whoever can figure out the title of this post and where it was inspired from.

Heard an interesting story on WRIF this morning on the way home from work. Lou Ferigno's brother Andrew owns a fitness store called Ferigno's. And apparently, Lou is suing his brother over use of the name. I mean, it's his brother. He has the same last name! Oh, and apparently Lou has gotten himself some $150 000 hoity-toity New York lawyer for this. This is just sad. But any publicity is good publicity, right? But come on.....this is just sad.

Sorry for the lack of posts of late. I usually just get online to check my email, so I am on frequently, just not for long periods of time. But I'm going to take a page out of my brother Adam's blog book, and try to post on one specific day every week. Hopefully it will work.

I suppose, only time will tell.

Oh, I am happy to say I have added Season one of Batman Beyond, and season one of Justice League to my geek collection. Still awaiting my Nightwing figure though. I'm sure you'll hear about it when I get it.